Albuquerque, NM – Injuries in Collision at Bridge Blvd & 86th St

Albuquerque, NM (October 18, 2024) – A car crash in the Albuquerque area resulted in confirmed injuries on Thursday, October 17. The accident took place at the corner of Bridge Boulevard SW and 86th Street SW at around 7:59 p.m. At least one person involved in the collision was hurt, and emergency responders were dispatched to provide aid to the crash victims. 

The injured parties were treated at the scene before being transported to local medical facilities for further support. The extent of the resulting damages has not been determined. The area was closed for several hours while emergency crews were present, and tow trucks were needed to remove the resulting wreckage and other debris. An ongoing investigation into the cause of the crash is in the hands of local law enforcement officials, and more updates will be provided as the inquiry progresses.

Our thoughts are with the injured victims and their families at this time. We hope for their full recovery. 

Car Accidents in New Mexico

The most recent crash data shows that there were 36,555 vehicle collisions in the state of New Mexico in 2020, with 85,742 people hurt. According to estimates, there is a car accident in Bernalillo County every 38 minutes, and hit-and-runs account for more than 18 percent of all traffic accidents in the state. New Mexico placed fifth, twelfth, and tenth in terms of DUI, reckless driving, and speeding cases, respectively,  and the state is home to some of the worst drivers in the country. You need to be sure that you do everything possible to maximize your recovery by working with a skilled legal team to pursue a strong injury claim and obtain the full compensation you are owed. 

Will Ferguson & Associates has the proven track record to take on your case. You must take all the steps needed to maximize your recovery. Throughout the entire claims process, our team of Albuquerque personal injury lawyers will be by your side to make sure you can get the best possible outcome for your case. Give our legal offices a call at (505) 243-5566 today.